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J5 KDV

2014 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,760 mi
Last recorded139,760 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 53070,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 KDV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 139,760 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 131,639 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 126,069 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 121,055 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 114,747 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 104,112 miles

Front front shock dust covers deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut & wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 104,112 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated splits in rubber coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front front shock dust covers deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut & wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 95,181 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 83,645 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 83,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2018 67,565 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 52,733 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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J5 KDV is a 2014 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 70,902 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J5 KDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 530 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J5 KDV registered?

J5 KDV is a 2014 BMW 530, first registered on 12 July 2014.

Is J5 KDV safe to buy?

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